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Show FARM and GARDEN Win next years weed battle before it begins tenance of a good turf cover few weeds can compete appear, and that means with a tight sod that is taking a few simple steps at growing vigorously and the end of one growing kept mowed at the proper season or before the next height. If, in spite of this, Some weeds continue to be a one begins. the problem and you are going offered by suggestions chemical American Association of to adopt from the advice can be measures, helpful Nurserymen in your weed control efforts. nursery industry can make While there are different your effort more effective. chemicals available to kill First of all, chemical most types of weeds, the weed correctives should be nurserymen advise they be used only on established used with great care, lawns since some can be sparingly and only ac- harmful to tender, new cording to directions on the grass. By the same token, label or instructions you can the material should be kept get from your county away from other plants. agricultural agent or Even small amounts on nursery garden center. certain plants such as roses Never use a chemical just can cause injury. When only on suspicion, the nura few weeds are present, serymen say, because quite spot treat instead of often there is a better way treating the whole lawn. to solve the problem. It is a good practice to The most effective weed fertilize the lawn im control is with the main The best time to fight lawn weeds is before they be may application necessary. This final word from the AAN is highly Left-ov- er Give your HOMELITE NEW XL2 mediately before or after you apply the weed control material, to encourage the spread of grass to fill in any empty spaces which may have resulted. The lawn should not be watered for at least 24 hours after the application of most weed killers. If a rain should fall within that period, though, do not retreat the lawn immediately, but if no results are evident within 10 days to 2 weeks a second important. chemical s should Sun Advocate, April 17J hwn the 6 CHAIN SAW ORTHO ORO lawn food F.1AKES CUTTING lawn food ; tender touch . . TWICE-AS-EA- SY Lightweight Covers 6000 sq, ft. FRONT TRIGGER For easier control in close quarters and tricky angles. LAITO FEQTILIZEO not be disposed of by pouring them down the drain. Be sure the container is marked clearly to identify its contents, then store it safely out of the reach of children and well removed from any seeds or BY REAR TRIGGER fertilizers. Makes faster work of cutting firewood y X or lumber. Always greener . . . on the M0RGR0 side of the street! t4 ozz die muf.4 40-l- b. And only Start your garden with a Toro Tiller You dont need a lot of acreage start your own garden. In fact, even a 25 x 30 garden can be very practical. 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